OSspray, from the Industrial Design Consultancy (IDC), is a successful supplier of dental biomaterials, including powders for polishing and regenerating tooth structure. One of their latest products, Sylc, is used to polish teeth while providing a protective enamel-like layer over the surface of the teeth. Sylc is a highly effective dental treatment powder which forms a mineral deposition as it is delivered through dental air-polisher equipment during treatment. Traditional air polishing equipment can result in powder overspray which the dentist has to clean up after each procedure; additionally the air polishing tip is a disposable item and has to be replaced frequently.

To help promote the acceptance of Sylc in the dental practice, OSspray decided to develop their own hard-wearing delivery devices, which also improves the access whilst in use and improves the patient's experience whilst being treated.

The new products enable two dental heads to use a common, high wear-resistant ceramic nozzle and have improved ergonomics and aesthetics for better handling by dental professionals. The spray pattern of the dental powder is also enhanced to give a more focused delivery whilst reducing unwanted overspray.

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